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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.96, 1,034.52 and 658.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.96, 1,034.52 and 658.18 is: 988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.96 : 1,034.52 = 658.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.96/1,034.52 = 658.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.96x = 1,034.52 × 658.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.96x = 680,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,900.37/688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.30

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